Thalia's POV
I couldn't help but watch with a mixture of amusement and slight disappointment.
I had assumed, like many others, that he would awaken some overpowered ability that would make him difficult to manipulate, but it seemed fate had other plans.
«Mana Transmutation», the words above him shimmered with an air of mediocrity.
It was perhaps one of the most underwhelming abilities one could receive.
What could you even accomplish when your mana reserves dwindled faster than you could blink?
My expectations had been misplaced. I had anticipated a challenge, someone who might resist my influence, but it was becoming clear that Zeph was not that person.
A faint smile played on my lips; it seemed he was meant to serve a different purpose in the grand scheme of things.
'A Teddy... ' Indeed
As I approached the platform, a sense of anticipation coursed through me. This was the moment I had been waiting for, the moment that would reveal my awakened power.
With a mixture of excitement and trepidation, I placed my hands upon the stone tablet, and the shimmering letters revealed the name of my newfound ability: «Ultimate Insight»
A rush of exhilaration swept over me as I comprehended the true nature of this power. «Ultimate Insight» granted me the highest level of intuition, an uncanny ability to foresee events, and an unparalleled understanding of the world around me.
As I stepped down from the platform, the full weight of «Ultimate Insight» settled upon me, like a mantle of knowledge and foresight.
It was as if a veil had been lifted from my eyes, revealing the intricate tapestry of possibilities that lay before me.
The very first thought that surged to the forefront of my mind was finding 'Teddy.'
I couldn't afford to waste a moment. Ignoring the curious gazes of the onlookers, I broke into a brisk run.
My intuition guided me, whispering hints and directions that I instinctively followed.
Every step I took was purposeful, every turn calculated.
My Insight provided me with an edge, a clarity of purpose that propelled me forward with unwavering determination.
As I navigated the bustling crowd, my heart raced with the anticipation of what was to come.
With this newfound power, I would make 'Teddy' mine, and he would be none the wiser but right now I felt something is wrong here.
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In a dimly lit room, one could see a young man with raven-black hair and light golden eyes.
His clothes were torn and covered in dirt, and his body showed signs of numerous injuries.
The place around him was a complete mess, like it had been hit by a tornado.
Furniture lay broken, glass shards littered the floor, and the walls bore the scars of a fierce battle.
Despite his disheveled appearance and the chaos surrounding him, the young man stood tall, showing a remarkable determination.
He had clearly been through a tough ordeal, as evidenced by the cuts and bruises on his body.
Yet, his eyes still held a fierce determination, a sign that he had not given up despite the challenges he had faced in that room of destruction.
"I was an Idiot to come here alone"
The boy's voice was trembled before he fall on the ground.
Thud
The sound echoed through the dimly lit corridor, a jarring interruption in the silence that hung heavy in the air.
It was followed by an urgent cry that cut through the stillness like a knife.
"Zeph!!!! "
The voice, belonging to a girl, carried a note of desperation.
She had followed an inner guidance, an intuition that had led her to this very room.
The dim light revealed her anxious expression as she approached the door, her heart pounding with a mixture of anticipation and fear.
Give me Power Stones, I give you new chapter.